If you've ever been part of a huge crowd, like at a sporting event, you've probably seen people clap, sing, and chant together in sync. How do big groups of individuals all manage to do the same thing at the same time, even when there's...

In this video, Allegra the Ant teaches us about the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Through a story about volleyball, we learn how a group of children came together to fix their worn-out court by organizing, seeking donations,...

Howard Rheingold talks about the coming world of collaboration, participatory media and collective action -- and how Wikipedia is really an outgrowth of our natural human instinct to work as a group.

Biologist Mark Pagel shares an intriguing theory about why humans evolved our complex system of language. He suggests that language is a piece of "social technology" that allowed early human tribes to access a powerful new tool:...

Work that's dictated by a fixed schedule, place and job description doesn't make sense anymore, says leadership expert Debbie Lovich. In light of the cultural shift towards remote work sparked by the pandemic, Lovich gives three...

Conflicts between elementary students can arise for many reasons including resources, needs, values and beliefs. In the classroom, on the playground or on the bus, these conflicts can many times escalate into a physical...

Mina Cikara is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and director of the Intergroup Neuroscience Lab. She received her Ph.D. in Psychology and Social Policy from Princeton University in 2010 and completed a NIH Ruth L....

In this video, Raffi the Rabbit teaches the importance of unity and sticking together during difficult times. Through the story of Joab and his grandmother's flooded farm, Raffi shows how unity can bring people together to help and...

Think capitalism is broken? Try cooperativism, says co-op enthusiast and researcher Anu Puusa. She lays out how cooperatives -- businesses owned, operated and controlled by their members -- can both make money and have a positive...

Željana is a former refugee and now teaches in the rural community. She could never get back to her hometown, but her experiences inspired her to develop a new type of school tailored for a child of the 21st century. In her first big...

This week on Blockchain Central: we will talk about the famous Bitcoin Hard Fork, which resulted in creation of Bitcoin Cash. Is BTH better than its bigger brother? Let's find out! __ 'Blockchain Central' is your #1 trusted source for...

Professor Fiske's research addresses how stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination are encouraged or discouraged by social relationships, such as cooperation, competition, and power. We begin with the premise that people easily...

MUM-OF-FOUR Rachael Reynolds spends each morning getting her children ready for the day ahead, but her severe skin condition leaves her brimming with anxiety each time she leaves the house to do the school run. Rachael, 41, from...

The 55th Presidential election in American history took place on November 2, 2004. A lot had changed since the last election. Just 8 months after George W. Bush became President, terrorists attacked the United States. On September 11,...

Dr. Dennis Shirley is Professor of Education at the Lynch School of Education at Boston College, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Educational Change, and Chair of the Special Interest Group (SIG) on Educational Change of the American...

In this video, Onai the octopus discusses the concept of adaptability with the host, Jade. Onai shares examples of how he adapts to different environments and situations, emphasizing the importance of accepting change and finding...

In this video, Sammy the Squirrel teaches us about responsibility and the importance of fulfilling our duties. Sammy shares how squirrels work hard to store enough food for the winter and how they live in well-developed groups. Sammy...

In our final episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank discusses the ideas of Aggression and Altruism. These two things are difficult to understand and explain so sit tight and get ready to run the gauntlet of human emotions....

What is altruism? Put simply, it's the wish that other people may be happy. And, says Matthieu Ricard, a happiness researcher and a Buddhist monk, altruism is also a great lens for making decisions, both for the short and long term, in...

Law enforcement leaders from the E.U. and U.S. set out the challenges of pursuing cybercriminals and state-sponsored hackers and their latest thinking on working with the private sector.

Aerobics is a popular form of exercise that involves rhythmic movements set to music. It was originally developed by the US Army as a training tool, and has since become a fun and effective way to improve flexibility, endurance, and...

Food Detective Berry Blue explains how advertising influences our decision to buy and consume foods. She also notes that our friends often influence our food decisions.

The Dixie Chicks put their careers on the line when they criticized the Iraq War. But artists aren’t taking the same risks today, says music industry veteran Shep Gordon. Watch Gordon and INET President Rob Johnson talk about how reality...

The video Video Introduction “Labor Unions” explains how labor unions formed in the United States and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of labor unions.